Inland Pacific Ballet's The Nutcracker at Bridges Auditorium

Now in its 14th season, Inland Pacific Ballet's production of The Nutcracker is a tradition your family will treasure. A young girl named Clara receives a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve and sets out on a wondrous journey to the Land of the Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets. Experience this traditional holiday classic with the Southland's largest and most lavish production, including a cast of over 80 performers.

Reviews & Ratings

I was pleasantly surprised with this ballet performance. Did not know beforehand the performers were nonprofessional, but the quality of dancing was outstanding. I expected a live orchestra but the recorded music, in fact, worked very well and didn't detract. All in all, I thought it was charming.

The first half of the performance was kind of long and drawn out and the scenes were kind of boring for it seemed they just kept doing the same thing over and over. After intermission the second half of the performance was awesome a lot of...continued

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An annual yuletide delight that reminds us all of the wonder and excitement of the holiday season. In The Nutcracker, a young girl named Clara receives a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve, and sets out on a wondrous journey to the Land of the Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets. A giant Christmas tree, toy soldiers, and life-sized dancing dolls fill the stage, and a fantastic dream with battling mice, dancing snowflakes, waltzing flowers, and the delightful Sugar Plum Fairy stir the imagination. Experience this traditional holiday classic with the Southland’s largest and most lavish production, including a cast of over 80 performers. Now in its 14th season, Inland Pacific Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker is a holiday tradition your family will treasure.